Yard Operator/Florklift

Summary

This role serves to load and unload truss packs safely and securely onto and from trailers for delivery. Essential functions include building packs of trusses in the yard, ensuring yard cleanliness, and managing the staging yard.

Responsibilities

• Load all EWP and Truss deliveries
• Build packs of trusses in yard
• Move finished truss packs from rollers to staging yard
• Ensure all trusses are accounted for before and after loading trucks
• Unload and load incoming truss deliveries, including hangars, plates, and orders
• Maintain yard cleanliness and safety
• Organize and keep staging yard clean
• Ensure no unbalanced truss packs are left in the yard
• Report old trusses in the yard to Production Manager or Truss Operations Manager
• Build and band truss loads and hanger packs safely
• Operate forklift to load trusses onto trailers safely
• Inspect trusses for broken webs and missing plates
• Keep area clean
• Aid in moving material for truss production

Requirements

• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Basic math skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Operate heavy machinery
• Understand and apply different types and sizes of lumber products
• Attention to detail
• Good organization skills
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Fit for duty
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Competencies

• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Basic math skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Operate heavy machinery
• Understand and apply different types and sizes of lumber products
• Attention to detail
• Good organization skills
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Fit for duty
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork

Work Environment

• Mainly outside work environment
• May require getting on and off a forklift multiple times throughout the day
• Can be noisy due to the use of power equipment
• Climate temperatures can change with the seasons
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided, such as gloves, safety glasses, back braces, and ear plugs

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and pull heavy loads
• Ability to work in a bent over position
• Use of a back brace recommended when handling trusses
• Subject to extreme heat or cold temperatures depending on the season

Required Education and Experience

• Able to communicate well in English

Preferred Education and Experience

• One to two years of truss manufacturing experience